Business Systems Analyst

Title: Business Systems Analyst

(eTrading)

Location: Toronto United States

Job Description:

Job#: 3019964

Job Description:

Business Systems Analyst eTrading

Client: Big 5 Bank

Location: Toronto. Hybrid: 2 days in office

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month rolling contract with strong probability of extension or conversion.

Hours/week: 37.5 hrs/wk

Start date: March, 2026

Rate: $70-80/hr T4

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of fixed income eTrading platforms. This role supports front-office trading desks and is responsible for gathering requirements, designing solutions, integrating systems, and providing real-time support for platforms such as Bloomberg TOMS, ION, and Broadway.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced trading environment, collaborating with developers and stakeholders, and resolving issues on the spot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and document business requirements from trading, operations, and compliance stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers to design and implement scalable, efficient solutions aligned with trading workflows.
• Lead and support integration efforts between eTrading platforms and internal systems (e.g., OMS, EMS, risk, compliance, settlement).
• Develop and execute test cases to validate system changes and ensure functional accuracy.
• Perform data analysis and validation to support trading decisions and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide real-time support and technical troubleshooting for trading system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to trading activities.
• Configure and maintain trading platforms including Bloomberg TOMS, ION, and Broadway.
• Track project progress and issue resolution using JIRA and provide regular updates to management.
• Maintain documentation of workflows, configurations, and support procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a BSA or technical support role within Fixed Income trading.
• Hands-on experience with Bloomberg TOMS, ION, Broadway, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of fixed income products and electronic trading workflows.
• Proven experience with system integration, including APIs, FIX protocol, and messaging systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure and communicate effectively with traders and developers.
• Experience with JIRA, SQL, and scripting tools for diagnostics and reporting.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Experience with monitoring tools and log aggregators.

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Job Type:

Date Posted:

January 28, 2026

Pay Range:

$80 - $100 per hour

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